GARDENA AL 1810 CV P4A Battery Charger Instruction Manual

: June 1, 2024
: Gardena

Table of Contents

AL 1810 CV P4A Battery Charger
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
STORAGE
TROUBLESHOOTING
TECHNICAL DATA
ACCESSORIES / SPARE PARTS
WARRANTY / SERVICE
DISPOSAL
References
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Operator’s manual
Battery Charger

AL 1810 CV P4A Art. 14900
AL 18V-20 P4A Art. 14911

AL 1810 CV P4A Battery Charger

GARDENA AL 1810 CV P4A Battery Charger - Fig 1

This charger is not intended for use by children or persons with physical, sensory or mental limitations or a lack of experience or knowledge. This charger can be used by children aged 8 or older and by persons who have physical, sensory or mental limitations or a lack of experience or knowledge if a person responsible for their safety supervisesthem or has instructed them in the safe operation of the charger and they understand the associ ated dangers. Otherwise, there is a risk of operating errors and injuries.

Intended use:
The POWER FOR ALL Battery Charger 18V is intended to charge relevant POWER FOR ALL System- Batteries and is intended for use in private house and hobby gardens.
The product is not intended for long term use.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all the safety and general instructions. Failure to observe the safety and general instructions may result in electric shock, fire and / or serious injury.
Store these instructions in a safe place.
Only use the charger if you can fully evaluate all functions and carry them out without restrictions, or if you have received cor responding instructions.
Supervise children during use, cleaning and maintenance. This will ensure that children do not play with the charger.
Charge only lithium-ion batteries of the POWER FOR ALL system type PBA 18V with a capacity of 1.5 Ah or more (5 battery cells or more). The battery voltage must match the battery charging voltage of the charger. Do not charge any nonrechargeable batteries.
Otherwise there is a risk of fire and explosion.
Only use the battery charger in closed rooms and keep it away from moisture. The ingress of water into a battery charger increases the risk of electric shock.
Keep the charger clean. Dirt poses a risk of electric shock.
Always check the charger, cable and plug before use. Stop using the charger if you discover any damage. Do not open the charger yourself, and have it repaired only by a qualified specialist using only original replacement parts. Damaged chargers, cables and plugs increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not operate the charger on an easily ignited surface (e. g. paper, textiles, etc.) or in a flammable environment. There is a risk of fire due to the charger heating up during operation.
Only charge the batteries using chargers recom- mended by the manufacturer or by POWER FOR ALL system partners. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may pose a fire risk when used with different batteries (Battery type: PBA 18V… / compatible chargers: AL 18…).
In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapours may also be emitted.
Ensure the area is well ventilated and seek medical attention should you experience any adverse effects. The vapours may irritate the respiratory system.
If used incorrectly or if the battery is damaged, flammable liquid may escape from the battery. Contact with this liquid should be avoided.
If contact accidentally occurs, rinse off with water. If the liquid comes into contact with your eyes, seek additional medical attention. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
The battery contacts can be hot after use. Be careful of the hot contacts when remove the battery.
In order to avoid safety hazards, if the power supply cord needs to be replaced, this must be done by GARDENA or by a customer service centre that is authorised to repair GARDENA power tools.

Products sold in GB only:
Your product is fitted with an BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362). If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an author- ised customer service agent. The replacement plug should have the same fuse rating as the original plug. The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains socket elsewhere.

DANGER!
Risk of cardiac arrest!
This product generates an electromagnetic field while it operates. This electromagnetic field may affect the functionality of active or passive medical implants (e. g. pacemakers), which may result in serious injury or death.

Consult your doctor and the manufacturer of your implant before using this product.
After using the product, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

DANGER!
Risk of suffocation!
Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that the polybag can suffocate toddlers.

Keep toddlers away when you assemble the product.

OPERATION

To charge the battery [ Fig. O1 / O2 ]:

**CAUTION!**

Note the mains voltage! The voltage of the power source must match the voltage specified on the rating plate of the charger.

Connect the battery charger (C) into a mains socket.
Slide the battery charger (C) onto the battery (B).

The battery is not included with the product as standard.
You can find the complete selection of accessories in our accessories range.
Thanks to the intelligent charging process, the charge condition of the battery is automatically detected and then charged up with the optimal charge current depending on battery temperature and voltage.
In this way, the battery is treated with care and remains permanently fully charged when it is stored in the charger.

Meaning of the indication elements:
Indication on the charger:

Flashing of the Battery Charge Indicator (Lc)| The charging procedure is indicated by flashing of the battery charge indicator (Lc).
Note: The charging procedure is only possible when the battery temperature is within the allowable charging temperature range, see 6. TECHNICAL DATA.
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Continuous lighting of the Battery Charge Indicator (Lc)| Continuous lighting of the battery charge indicator (Lc) indicates that the battery is fully charged or that the temperature of the battery is not within the allowable charging temperature range and can therefore not be charged. As soon as the permissible temperature range is reached, the battery is charged.
When the battery is not inserted, continuous lighting of the battery charge indicator (Lc) indicates that the mains plug is inserted in the socket outlet and that the battery charger is ready for operation.

Practical advice:
When the charger is used continuously, or for several consecutive charge cycles without interruption, the charger may heat up. This is, however, harmless and does not indicate that the charger has a technical defect.
A significantly reduced operating time after charging indicates that the battery has deteriorated and must be replaced.

MAINTENANCE

To clean the battery charger:
Make sure that the surface and the contacts of the battery and the battery charger always are clean and dry before you connect the battery charger.

Do not use running water.

Clean the contacts and the plastic parts with a soft and dry cloth.

STORAGE

To put into storage:
The product must be stored away from children.

Clean the battery charger (see 3. MAINTENANCE).
Store the battery charger in a dry, enclosed and frostfree place.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Possible Cause	Remedy

Charging is not possible.
Battery charge indicator (Lc)
is continuously illuminated
[ Fig. O2 ]| The battery is not connected (correctly).| Connect the battery to charger correctly.
Battery contacts are dirty.| Clean the battery contacts (e. g. by con necting and disconnecting the battery several times. Replace the battery if necessary.
Battery temperature is outside the permis sible charging temperature range.| Wait until the battery temperature is between 0 °C and + 45 °C again.
Battery is defective.| Replace the battery.
Battery charge indicator (Lc)
is not illuminated [ Fig. O2 ]| Mains plug of the charger is not (correctly) plugged in.| Insert the mains plug into the mains socket (completely).
Socket outlet, mains cable or charger is defective.| Check the mains voltage. Let the charger be checked if necessary by an authorised specialist dealer or the GARDENA Service.

TECHNICAL DATA

Battery Charger| Unit| Value AL 1810 CV P4A
(Art. 14900-28 UK)
(Art. 14900-52 AU / NZ)| Value AL 18V-20 P4A
(Art. 14911-28 UK)
(Art. 14911-52 AU / NZ)
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Mains voltage| V (AC)| 220 – 240| 220 – 240
Mains frequency| Hz| 50 – 60| 50 – 60
Rated power| W| 26| 26
Battery charging voltage| V (DC)| 18| 18
Max. battery charging current| mA| 1000| 2000
Battery charging time 80 % / 97 – 100 % (approx.)
PBA 18V 2.0Ah W-B
PBA 18V 2.5Ah W-B
PBA 18V 4.0Ah W-C| min.
min.
min.| 96 / 124
120 / 154
192 / 244| 48 / 64
60 / 79
96 / 124
Permitted charging temperature range| °C| 0 – 35| 0 – 35
Weight| kg| 0.17| 0.21
Protection class| | |

Appropriate POWER FOR ALL system Batteries: PBA 18V.

ACCESSORIES / SPARE PARTS

Battery for additional duration or for replacement.

GARDENA System Battery

P4A PBA 18V/36	Art. 14902
P4A PBA 18V/45	Art. 14903
P4A PBA 18V/72	Art. 14905

WARRANTY / SERVICE

8.1 Product registration:
Please register your product at gardena.com/registration.
8.2 Service:
Please find the current contact information of our service on the back page and online:

United Kingdom: https://www.gardena.com/uk/support/advice/contact/
Australia: https://www.gardena.com/au/support/advice/contact/
New Zealand: https://www.gardena.com/nz/support/advice/contact/
South Africa: https://www.gardena.com/za/support/contact/

DISPOSAL

(in accordance with RL2012/19/EC / S.I. 2013 No. 3113)
The product must not be disposed of to normal household waste. It must be disposed of in line with local environmental regulations.

IMPORTANT!

Dispose of the product through or via your municipal recycling collection centre.

Deutschland / Germany
GARDENA Manufacturing GmbH
Central Service
Hans-Lorenser-Straße 40
D-89079 Ulm
Produktfragen: (+49) 731 490-123
Reparaturen: (+49) 731 490-290
www.gardena.com/de/kontakt

Canada / USA
GARDENA Canada Ltd.
125 Edgeware Road
Unit 15 A
Brampton L6Y 0P5
ON, Canada
Phone: (+1) 905 792 93 30
gardena.customerservice@husqvarnagroup.com

Hong Kong
Tung Tai Company
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Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Hong Kong
Phone: (+852) 3583 1662
admin@tungtaico.com

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